Connected Banking - Multiple Fund Sources for Direct Payouts

Overview

Connected Banking by Cashfree Payments allows businesses to add multiple fund sources and make payouts directly. Connect multiple fund sources like current bank account, loan account, corporate credit card, Paytm wallet, and add funds, define weightages, initiate payouts, check balance, track transfer status in real time, and do more.

What is Connected Banking?

Businesses using traditional corporate banking portals login to different banking portals for different payment needs. Cashfree Payments's connected Payout APIs help businesses process all types of transactions using a single account like refund processing, vendor payouts etc.

Integrate only once with Cashfree Payments to get connected to all our banks – Yes, ICICI, Kotak, IndusInd, Axis & RBL!

What is a Fund Source?

A fund source is an account from which you can initiate payouts to your beneficiaries.

Through a single account, you can add and manage multiple Fund Sources including:

Specify your choice of fund source before making payouts!

Fund Source Types

Multiple Current Accounts

Drive a smarter and connected banking experience for your business

Supported Banks:

Features:

Cashfree Wallet

Ensure Quick Payouts using Cashfree Payments's virtual wallet

Features:

Paytm Wallet

Paytm wallet integration available as a fund source for payouts.

Corporate Credit Card

Corporate credit card (Mastercard and Visa) can be added as a fund source.

Escrow Accounts

Escrow accounts can be connected as a fund source.

External Credit Line

External credit line available as a fund source option.

What is Connected Payouts or Payouts Direct?

Payouts Direct allows you to make instant and automated payments directly from your bank account. Cashfree's Payouts Direct integrates directly with your bank account, eliminating the need to maintain funds in the Recharge account. The balance in your account is available to make the payments.

Comparison: Payouts Fund Sources vs Others

Capability The Payouts Fund Sources Way Others
Dedicated Wallet - Virtual Account
Direct payout from bank accounts
Ability to connect bank accounts via dashboard
Payout from Paytm Wallet
Ability to connect paytm wallet as a fund source via dashboard
Payout from corporate credit card
Ability to connect corporate credit card as a fund source via dashboard
Managing payout load between fund sources

Pricing

Simple Pricing, No Hidden Charges

Note: Above mentioned prices are exclusive of bank charges and GST.

Standard Plan - Pay as you go (for startups)

Wallets / Connected BaaS Pricing

Transaction Amount NEFT RTGS IMPS/UPI/Amazon Pay Pay to Phone/Pay to Phone + CC
Up to ₹1,000 ₹3.00 ₹4.00 ₹6.00 ₹7.00
₹1,000 to ₹25,000 ₹5.00 ₹6.00 ₹8.00 ₹9.00
Above ₹25,000 ₹8.00 ₹10.00 ₹15.00 ₹18.00

Cards Pricing

Visa and Mastercard:

Enterprise Plan - Custom pricing designed for enterprises

Features:

Get in touch with our sales team to explore the right product(s) for your payment needs and get custom pricing.

How to Add Funds

Adding Funds to Cashfree Wallet

To use Cashfree Wallet for disbursals, you must first add Cashfree Payments as a beneficiary in your registered bank account. You can add funds to Cashfree Wallet from your registered bank account only. You have the flexibility to add funds to any of the bank accounts displayed in the Recharge Account section.

Transfers made using IMPS are instant, and the balance is immediately available in your Payouts Account. NEFT and RTGS are processed between 8 AM and 6:45 PM on all NEFT working days (Monday to Saturday, except 2nd and 4th Saturday). RTGS is not available for amounts less than ₹2 lakhs.

Adding Funds to Paytm Wallet

To use Cashfree Wallet for disbursals, you must first add Cashfree Payments as a beneficiary in your registered bank account. You can add funds to Cashfree Wallet from your registered bank account only. You have the flexibility to add funds to any of the bank accounts including ICICI Bank, Yes Bank, IndusInd Bank, Kotak. Axis & RBL - coming soon.

Supported Banks for Direct Payouts

ICICI Bank, Yes Bank, IndusInd Bank, Kotak are currently available to make payouts directly from your current account. Axis & RBL - coming soon. Write to [email protected] if you want to make payments directly from other bank accounts.

Checking Available Balance

To know the available balance in your Cashfree Wallet, go to Payouts Dashboard > Fund Sources > select Cashfree Wallet.

Paytm Wallet Transfer Requirements

Can I make Paytm wallet transfers to beneficiaries not having a Paytm wallet?

No. You can make Paytm wallet transfers to beneficiaries who only have a Paytm wallet.

Requirements:

Processing on Holidays

Payouts can be processed 24*7 even on bank holidays with all leading banks. For the rest, the transfer will get settled on the next working day.

Fund Source Routing

Can one transaction be routed through multiple Fund Sources?

No. Multiple transactions can be routed to different Fund Sources. One transaction cannot be routed through multiple Fund Sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Connected Banking experience?

Businesses using traditional corporate banking portals login to different banking portals for different payment needs. Cashfree Payments's connected Payout APIs help businesses process all types of transactions using a single account like refund processing, vendor payouts etc.

Integrate only once with Cashfree Payments to get connected to all our banks – Yes, ICICI, Kotak, IndusInd, Axis & RBL!

What is Connected Payouts or Payouts Direct?

Payouts Direct allows you to make instant and automated payments directly from your bank account. Cashfree's Payouts Direct integrates directly with your bank account, eliminating the need to maintain funds in the Recharge account. The balance in your account is available to make the payments.

What is a fund source?

A fund source is any wallet/bank account or card from which you can initiate payouts to your beneficiaries. Cashfree Payments Payouts account now supports adding multiple fund sources, i.e., your bank accounts, corporate credit cards (Coming soon), Paytm wallet in addition to Cashfree Payments' virtual account, to help you make payouts directly to your beneficiary accounts. This feature will allow you to add and manage multiple fund sources with just a few clicks from the dashboard.

How should I add funds?

To use Cashfree Wallet for disbursals, you must first add Cashfree Payments as a beneficiary in your registered bank account. You can add funds to Cashfree Wallet from your registered bank account only. You have the flexibility to add funds to any of the bank accounts displayed in the Recharge Account section.

Which banks are supported by Cashfree Payments' Payouts to make payouts directly from your current account?

ICICI Bank, Yes Bank, IndusInd Bank, Kotak are currently available to make payouts directly from your current account. Axis & RBL - coming soon. Write to [email protected] if you want to make payments directly from other bank accounts.

Can I create and use a virtual account for payouts?

By default, when you sign up for Payouts, Cashfree Payments creates a Wallet which is a virtual account, to help you initiate instant payouts.

How can I check the available balance in Cashfree Payments' Wallet (virtual account)?

To know the available balance in your Cashfree Wallet, go to Payouts Dashboard > Fund Sources > select Cashfree Wallet.

Transfers made using IMPS are instant, and the balance is immediately available in your Payouts Account. NEFT and RTGS are processed between 8 AM and 6:45 PM on all NEFT working days (Monday to Saturday, except 2nd and 4th Saturday). RTGS is not available for amounts less than ₹2 lakhs.

How can I add funds to the Paytm Wallet?

To use Cashfree Wallet for disbursals, you must first add Cashfree Payments as a beneficiary in your registered bank account. You can add funds to Cashfree Wallet from your registered bank account only. You have the flexibility to add funds to any of the bank accounts including ICICI Bank, Yes Bank, IndusInd Bank, Kotak. Axis & RBL - coming soon.

Can I make Paytm wallet transfers to beneficiaries not having a Paytm wallet?

No. You can make Paytm wallet transfers to beneficiaries who only have a Paytm wallet.

Can payouts be processed on holidays?

Payouts can be processed 24*7 even on bank holidays with all leading banks. For the rest, the transfer will get settled on the next working day.

Can one transaction be routed through multiple Fund Sources?

No. Multiple transactions can be routed to different Fund Sources. One transaction cannot be routed through multiple Fund Sources.

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About Cashfree Payments

Cashfree Payments enables 1 Million+ growing businesses in India and across the globe to collect payments, make payouts, manage international payments, and more. Cashfree Payments is backed by SBI, Y Combinator, Krafton, and Apis partners and was incubated by PayPal.

Regulatory Authorizations

RBI Authorised Payment Aggregator License Certificate of Authorisation No. 266/2025

RBI Authorised Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) Provider Certificate of Authorisation No. 209/2024